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Taxes

It’s tax season. You know when you start seeing tax commercials back-to-back on T.V. Blehh, taxes just puts a sour taste in my mouth.The bane of my existence…

Okay maybe not THE bane, but one of them! I hate doing my taxes. It’s just one of those things that I do.not.enjoy.at.all. I have learned a few things over the years being a small business owner, though.

  1. Save your receipts! Did you treat your client out to coffee or lunch? Expense! Did you buy those cute paper clips for your paperwork? Expense! Did you buy that new laptop for all your designing needs? Expense! You get it.
  2. Track your mileage! Meetings, working in the field, deliveries, etc. are all valuable expenditures of a small business. Trust me, these bad boys add up!
  3. Have a bookkeeping system. This is one of the hardest things for me to stay on top of. But I promise you it’s SO worth it. Personally, I use Quickbooks but you can use any type that works with your budget and needs.
  4. Keep your paperwork for 7 years. Trust me, I’m going through it. Don’t throw your stuff away so quickly. Keep a copy just in case you get a call and need to show your paperwork.
  5. Hire a professional. I can’t stress this enough guys. This is THE best thing I have done. My accountant, Jenn, saved me from all this stress. She’s someone I can trust, is a friend and colleague, and is really good at what she does. Thanks to her, I have peace of mind during this time of year!
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Brideworld Pasadena Convention Center – February 24th

We’re going to be at the Brideworld Wedding Show at the Pasadena Convention Center on February 24th! It’s been a while since I’ve done a bridal show, a lot has changed since then. I’ve had the chance to really look at my business from a different angle and get down to the very core of what I want to do. And with God’s grace and guidance, I will be doing just that.

At the show, we will be showcasing our 2 main products: Custom Wedding Invitations and our iPhone and iPad cases. I believe that personally, these are the 2 product offerings I’m head-over-heels passionate about. I LOVE what I do!

I’ve decided to really focus on both parts equally, so that is how I’ll be showcasing the products at the bridal show. Half of our display will be invitation samples and the other half will be our cases. Now, the real question is how to really make our booth scream us at the top of its lungs 🙂

Hope to see you there!

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Our New Website is on the way!

I’m so excited to share a sneak peek of our new website! It has the loads of functionality that I’ve been looking for and the simplicity that our site needs. Without giving away too much, here’s what it looks like:

 

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And I will not excuse myself for the blurry photo, I took it with my iPhone on purpose 🙂

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